Maile laid a charge of crimen injuria at the Alexandra police station on Monday, after Mashego labelled him a thug and a liar. Mashego also claimed that Maile and former premier Paul Mashatile looted money destined for the Alex renewal project.

The comments were made after the demolition of homes built illegally in Alexandra. Mashego now needs to explain the comments she made regarding Maile during the Red Ants’ operation to tear down the structures in Alexandra.

Maile said he was not a liar or a thug. He said the accusations cast aspersions on his career, integrity, and standing in society.